Notes from author
Obviously not a pvp build, I repeat, NOT DESIGNED FOR PVP, but you can give it a try if you'd like. I'm using this build to get to NG+7 and beyond.
GREATSWORD OF ARTORIAS is used because it has the highest damage potential, but in early game it can be a very high-risk high-reward until you get it to levels that make it powerful.
66 ENDURANCE to get a fast roll and have 60 POISE. The chest and helm armor could be switched out for items with the same poise that weigh a LITTLE bit less, but there is a minor cosmetic factor in the brass helm and thorn armor.
Black iron arms and legs have good poise but they are what require the high endurance investment. Can be changed to knight gauntlets and iron leggings around 45 ENDURANCE to still quick roll and have reasonable poise against enemy hits.
RoFaP for good VIT & END for early game so you can ignore VIT & END investment until meeting the requirements for the GSoA, and RoFaP also gives slight burden increase.
Havel's for the obvious reason.
As for the 16 ATTUNEMENT: I haven't specified any SORCERIES or MIRACLES, but at 40 FAITH & INT you can really choose whatever you want and that suits you the best, or you can ignore sorceries and miracles all-together and have the 40 faith and intelligence just for the damage modifier.
I've never gotten to NG+7 but this is the build that I plan on using to get me there. Currently on NG+2 with it (still mid-rolling as I haven't invested the 66 endurance yet), and it has served me well so far.
Have fun and tell me what you think! A lot of thought went into this and if you have any suggestions or improvements then let me know!
